Insomnia

[Dftodd]

I had that for about 10 years. A couple of hours in surgery and about $50K later, I can get through the night without going.

If it's only once a night, I think I'll save the $50k

Later on I know I'll need the surgery. But I'll try to push it off for a bit.

 

[Jstpssng]

If it's only once a night, I think I'll save the $50k

Later on I know I'll need the surgery. But I'll try to push it off for a bit.

It was more than that. When I had to go, I had to go NOW. There were other issues also, but I won't gross you out. I dealt with it for 10 years before deciding enough was enough. All that I had to pay was $3000 anyways, insurance took care of the rest.

 

[Dftodd]

It was more than that. When I had to go, I had to go NOW. There were other issues also, but I won't gross you out. I dealt with it for 10 years before deciding enough was enough. All that I had to pay was $3000 anyways, insurance took care of the rest.

I'm not to that point yet. But know what to expect

I drink a lot of water during the day, so I pay for it at night

 

[bigtiller]

I have a white noise machine on the headboard about a foot away from my ears. Very seldom do I hear anything start or stop. It even muffles Mrs.tiller's snoring somewhat.
It plugs into the wall and is battery backup.

 

[MossRoad]

I have a white noise machine on the headboard about a foot away from my ears. Very seldom do I hear anything start or stop. It even muffles Mrs.tiller's snoring somewhat.
It plugs into the wall and is battery backup.

I have one of those. It's a white ball with 8 different sounds. All of the sounds work EXCEPT white noise.

I used to then just turn on the furnace fan at night. That was great, but it raised the electric bill noticeably, and puts additional wear on the motor.

So now I sleep with a small table fan turned on. Just the right amount of white noise for me.

 

[Cougsfan]

I actually sleep pretty good. I'd do better if my bladder didn't wake me up at about 4am every morning, but most often I go to the John and back without truly waking up. Every once in a while I do get insomnia. If I lay there awake for more than 15 minutes I get up and take 5 mg of melatonin, which does the trick for me.

I also have tinnitus. The volume level varies significantly from time to time. If it is really bad I put in ear plugs. Seems counterintuitive, but it actually seems to help me.

I would assume stress of one type or the other contributes significantly to insomnia. My sister is a worrier. She continual worries over and over about things she has no control over. It really disrupts her sleep. One practice I learned a long time ago is that if your mind repeats the same negative thought or scenario three times and you have nothing nothing valuable to add to the thought ... Stop thinking about it. Go on to something else. Don't allow yourself to waste mental effort by repeating it over and over. It takes a bit of mental discipline, but is doable and does help stop one from worrying.

 

[dirttoys]

.... the tinnitus becomes deafening. I need music to soothe the ringing beast.


Otherwise pretty much all of the above replies in one way or another. I generally don't drink, but sometimes a shot is what makes the difference. Generic Nyquil often helps, but not always.

I can't even count the number of times I've seen 1AM in recent years. Probably as often as 1PM.

I worked graveyard for six or seven years, so that didn't help.

This time of year, the room is 60-ish, give or take a few. Multiple layers of comforters and blankets plus sweats keeps me warm enough and I can kick the covers off if need be.

I read this hoping you didn't have tinnitus.......... some folks do well with it, I hate it, sleep with the tv on. Getting old is only slightly better than the alternative

There is good (and bad) advice above.

Try reduced caffeine, try exercise, try nsaid's. You have to try them for a while.

I would duck the Nyquil, and the good script stuff, just because it is such a battle to get to sleep without it if you begin to depend on it. I don't know if melatonin helps, but I don't think hurts much.

If it goes on enough to screw with your life, or make work unsafe see a doctor and take the pills.

Best,

ed

 

[MossRoad]

I downloaded a tone generator for my iPad called Tone Gen by TMSOFT.

I used it to find that my tinnitus is right around 12,500Hz. Kinda interesting to figure that out.

I do find that the white noise of a fan really helps mask it out when I want to go to sleep.

Trouble Falling Asleep With Tinnitus? White Noise May Help!

White noise has been used to calm crying babies and reduce the symptoms of tinnitus. How does it work? Do machines and apps really work? Get answers here.

www.connecthearing.com

 

[dirttoys]

I downloaded a tone generator for my iPad called Tone Gen by TMSOFT.

I used it to find that my tinnitus is right around 12,500Hz. Kinda interesting to figure that out.

I do find that the white noise of a fan really helps mask it out when I want to go to sleep.

Trouble Falling Asleep With Tinnitus? White Noise May Help!

White noise has been used to calm crying babies and reduce the symptoms of tinnitus. How does it work? Do machines and apps really work? Get answers here.

www.connecthearing.com

Interesting, will give it a try. Thanks!

 

[MossRoad]

I don't have insomnia (said the guy on the internet at 11:50pm).